Vaccine

We can stop COVID-19: Moderna vaccine success gives world more hope

(Reuters) - Moderna Inc’s experimental vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on interim data from a late-stage trial, the company said on Monday, becoming the second U.S. drugmaker to report results that far exceed expectations.

Together with Pfizer Inc’s vaccine, which is also more than 90% effective, and pending more safety data and regulatory review, the United States could have two vaccines authorized for emergency use in December with as many as 60 million doses of vaccine available this year.

Submitted by mo2 on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 20:55

Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19? (npr.org)

Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19?

In case you were still procrastinating getting a flu shot this year, here's another reason to make it a priority.

There's a chance the vaccine could offer some protection against COVID-19 itself, says virologist Robert Gallo, who directs the Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and is chairman of the Global Virus Network.

Submitted by mo2 on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 19:27
Russia's COVID-19 vaccine showed antibody response in initial trials

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s “Sputnik-V” COVID-19 vaccine produced an antibody response in all participants in early-stage trials, according to results published on Friday by The Lancet medical journal that were hailed by Moscow as an answer to its critics.

The results of the two trials, conducted in June-July this year and involving 76 participants, showed 100% of participants developing antibodies to the new coronavirus and no serious side effects, The Lancet said.

Submitted by mo2 on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 04:37

Vaccines are safe. But huge numbers of people around the world say they wouldn't take a Covid jab (cnn.com)

Vaccines are safe. But huge numbers of people around the world say they wouldn't take a Covid jab

(CNN) Susan Bailey, a 57-year-old retired nurse from Florida, has had all her jabs and gets a flu shot every year. She's a vocal Joe Biden supporter -- and one of a growing number of people globally who say they wouldn't take a coronavirus vaccine even if one becomes available soon.

Submitted by mo2 on Sat, 08/15/2020 - 13:27
Gates Foundation Teams Up With Vaccine Maker to Produce $3 Covid-19 Shots

As U.S. and other governments sign deals for vaccine supplies, Gates, Gavi and Serum Institute of India pledge cheap shots for developing world

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said it is backing the world’s largest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India, to churn out 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine for poorer countries and price them at less than $3.

Submitted by mo2 on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 18:12

Coronavirus updates: Colleges could reopen if they test students every 2 days; Fauci 'cautiously optimistic' for vaccine this year (usatoday.com)

Coronavirus updates: Colleges could reopen if they test students every 2 days; Fauci 'cautiously optimistic' for vaccine this year

The deal is part of Operation Warp Speed, a White House-led initiative aimed at getting a vaccine to stop SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Submitted by mo2 on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 20:34

Operation Warp Speed leader says he expects coronavirus vaccine to be highly effective, 'in the 90%' range (cnn.com)

Operation Warp Speed leader says he expects coronavirus vaccine to be highly effective, 'in the 90%' range

(CNN) The head of the government's effort to develop a vaccine against Covid-19 says he expects the vaccine to have efficacy rates "in the 90%" range -- but that there might not be enough vaccine available for all Americans until the end of next year.

Submitted by mo2 on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 19:50